SiliconFlow vs InternLM

Compare SiliconFlow and InternLM: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?

Category
API Platform
API Platform
Rating
⭐ 3.5
⭐ 3
Free Credits
null RPM 500, TPM 2,000,000
null 10 RPM, key valid 6 months
Refresh Period
per-minute
per-minute
Resolution
Watermark
No
No
Commercial Use
Yes
No
Paid From
From Β₯0.006/1K tokens

SiliconFlow

Chinese API aggregation platform unifying open-source models under one interface. Free tier: RPM 500, TPM 2M, supporting DeepSeek, Qwen, GLM and more. Saves the trouble of self-hosting open-source models, with fast domestic access.

Pros

  • βœ“Accessible from China without VPN
  • βœ“High concurrency: RPM 500
  • βœ“Free models include GLM-Z1-9B and more
  • βœ“Unified interface for easy model switching

Cons

  • βœ—Limited number of free models
  • βœ—Some models require payment
  • βœ—Registration needed for API token

Key Features

RPM 500TPM 2MChina Direct AccessOpenAI-Compatible APIUnified Multi-Model Interface
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InternLM

InternLM API from Shanghai AI Lab. Free tier: 10 RPM, API key valid for 6 months. InternVL3-78B is a multimodal model with strong image-text understanding. Domestic access, solid academic background.

Pros

  • βœ“Accessible from China without VPN
  • βœ“Solid academic backing from Shanghai AI Lab
  • βœ“InternVL3 has strong multimodal capabilities
  • βœ“Completely free

Cons

  • βœ—10 RPM is very low
  • βœ—API key expires after 6 months
  • βœ—Limited model selection

Key Features

InternVL3-78B MultimodalChina Direct AccessFree to Use
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